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    Default Restriction Years Later

    I am still amazingly thankful for my sleeve, it never gets old, even after over 5 years. Last night we went out and I had a salad with chicken on top, also full of tons of yummy stuff like tomatoes, avocado, artichoke, cheese, olives, etc. I started with the chicken and was full without even eating maybe 1/8th of the salad. (It was huge). So anyone who tells you they lose their restriction over the years is fooling themselves, they just aren't eating what they should.

    I could easily regain all my weight by eating crap every half hour if I wanted to. But I don't.

    My doctor told me my sleeve won't stretch. I know there are conflicting opinions about this, but I believe it. If I start in on dense protein I am full quite quickly.

    Luckily I'm married to a skinny guy who bikes hundreds of miles a week (Ride the Rockies next weekend) who basically finished the salad off. He can use the calories! Can you imagine riding up and down mountains peaks every day for over a week? Plus he lost probably 40 pounds by cooking for and eating with me after surgery. That and retiring so he can bike all the time.

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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    Thank you, that is very good to know!

    I don't believe my sleeve will stretch.
    Like you, I am almost full after eating a protein, and after that I eat my veggies.
    Unless I have something mixed, like chili, then I weigh (or measure) my portion.
    I want to make sure my sleeve will never stretch.
    And I am always satisfied after finishing my meal, so its enough.
    I eat around 6 ounces per meal, or something a bit more than 3/4 of a cup.
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    Dense protein (4 oz) leaves me enough room for 2 oz of veggie.

    This hasn’t changed over time. I hope it lasts forever! ;-)



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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    Same with me, a bit less, something between 3 and 4 ounces.
    I sure hope it stays that way.
    But I still weigh my protein and it never is more than that.
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    I agree with you.
    I think we all learn how to eat around our sleeves but if we stick to focusing on protein our tool works forever.
    You have a bright light that makes me smile!


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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    Restriction might be different from one sleeve to an other first because surgeons use different bougies sizes, but also, I guess, because for some people their stomach have more folds naturally? also, if people have reflux and it's not controlled, they can actually eat more (more hungry and also more acid means a faster digestion)

    I don't know how other people feel, but I was surprised when the internist told me in January that my sleeve was still very small (210ml) could have reached it's maximum (in average) of 300/350 ml by that time. That's when she told me one of her patient's sleeve was one liter because she was "overeating"!! I was so shocked!!

    But for sure, eating protein first, never drinking during meals, stopping 30mns before and starting 30 mns after, does help big time!

    I often think about my surgeon in Taipei, who was so nice and so supportive! thanking him in my mind if I'm tempted to eat something sweet during a dinner party, and can't have more than half a bite!! this is such an amazing help!!

    But for months since gaining weight with four months of cortisone, then more weight with surgery not being to lose anything really noticeable, but without the sleeve it would have been so much worth!!

    I've been searching how those past 6 months on PPI could make a difference on calorie absorption (since I eat under my BMR and do not lose anything) or even joint pain, and found many studies about it.
    That one is also very interesting. Can't wait to stop the PPI and get back to normal!! because last week I actually saw a few signs of my IBS coming back after eating lots of salad...now I know why...getting double probiotic tomorrow!!

    https://www.researchgate.net/publica...Gastric_Bypass


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    09/02/2014 : 142 /1st apt
    01/20/2016 : 134 /surgery
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    04/23/2016 : 118 /3rd
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    10/01/2016 : 103 /5th
    01/21/2017 : 98 /1 year post-op
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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    I hope I don't ever lose my restriction... at least til I get my will power back to say no to food.




    HW: 315 lbs (2008) Maintained at 296 until 2015.
    SW: 255 lbs (10/11/18)
    1 mth post op: 229 -26lbs
    8 weeks post op 213 -42lbs
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    3 month post op appt 196 -59 lbs (1/28/19)
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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    I can DEFINITELY eat more than 3-4 ounces! (I'm nearly 5 years post-op.) Remember, I'm the one who eats 9-10-11 servings daily of veggies and fruits.

    However, that instruction we all had early on to "eat protein first" at every meal makes a big difference. Eating the protein first really does make me full faster.

    Also, drinking with meals can expand the volume of food I can eat.

    Also, sitting at table while eating for several hours also expands the volume of food I can eat. Of course, I don't eat for a long time when I'm by myself, but in social settings and fancy dining situations (where multiple courses are served), the eating opportunities can go on for a loooong time. Needless to say, this doesn't happen often.

    I can't say what "everyone else" will feel / experience. Just reporting for myself. I have only one sleeve.

    Bottom line: I cannot even begin to eat as much as I used to eat pre-VSG. The greatest threat to regain is "grazing" -- that's NOT the same thing as "snacking." Grazing is what one does when one nibbles constantly on high-carb foods that are already highly processed, are not challenged by the stomach, and go down easily and through the stomach into the intestine faster. Think cookies, popcorn, chips, candy. And obviously, caloric beverages (e.g., sodas, beers, cocktails, sweet teas, high-calorie coffee drinks, etc.) and ice cream) are completely immune to a sleeve's restriction.



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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    As someone who has gained 20lbs (Now 13), I can say that it was definitely due to eating junk. However, in the past instead of it being 20lbs, it would have been 40 or 50lbs I do have to say that even with the regain, I know that my sleeve is still working. I literally have no room after I eat my protein first. I have room for maybe a spoonful of veggies. I believe that my sleeve has not and will not stretch if I continue to follow my sleeve guidelines and remember that the sleeve is simply a tool--it is not the miracle!
    Sharon, I continue to be in awe of you!!!



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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    I am still not quite 2 years out but I eat my protein first - I can manage about 80-100g depending on what type of protein it is - maybe up to 120g if it is fish. Then I can usually manage a small amount of vegetables - a small broccoli or cauliflower floret, 3-4 green beans or maybe 1/4 c shredded cabbage - just one of these. That's me done. I could definitely eat more junk food if I let myself.
    What I really love about my sleeve is that now I am more than happy to leave food on a plate if I am full. Once I would have just hovered everything up!



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    Hi, Everybody. I'm still hanging in there. Will let you know how much I've lost each week. I weigh each Sunday. Getting on here regularly helps. I have gained 24 pounds. My advice: don't let it happen. But I still think I look great for my age. I'm just anxious to fit back into a few nice things. I'll be 70 next year. Again, getting back on the forum and reading new and old threads is a helpful dose of encouragement.


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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    Lee, support and accountability opportunities are wonderful resources. And this board offers those resources. I look forward to hearing from you.

    Maintenance is ongoing. It's not like losing XXX pounds and going Whoopee! Although that part is wonderful, too.

    I regard post-WLS weight maintenance as a form of yoga/exercise/meditation/spiritual growth and other things. It's like the rest of life -- we learn from it. And the best part is that maintenance teaches us so much about "new beginnings," which is what the best parts of life are all about. We are never "done." We just keep moving forward, learning from our failures and our successes. Peeling the onion, so to speak, going deeper, building and strengthening our skilz and our wisdom.

    It's just life.



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    Default Re: Restriction Years Later

    I can't really add much, except I did "graze" on the slider type things over Christmas - not to a higher number of calories, but to less nutrition. I felt crappy, was cranky, and truly caught ever virus going around.

    I do get very bored with the proteins that I tolerate well. I think I need a new way to eat eggs, since hardboiled now make me nauseaus. I keep deli sliced turkey with no additive, lean chicken, tuna, salmon, etc. And I have to have my protein drink with coffee in the am. Just not amenable to early eating.

    A salad at lunch with protein of some kind, and probably some lovely Chobani yogurt for dinner. The few exceptions are going out wth family, or as Ann said, a wonderful fancy meal somewhere.

    Life is good -- the sleeve is a tool. And you can re learn how you feel about your weight, and your food. The VGS is a great tool!.
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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